October 2016

When Time Is Of The Essence, Call An Expert

Sometimes, getting a deal over the line in time requires a conversation with an industry expert. Especially when time is of the essence. Late last year, Martin Jones* was seeking finance to purchase a share in an investment property with two other investors, and simultaneously trying to secure finance for an investment property he was […]

My Supplier Wants a Huge Deposit. What do I do?

If you’re an importer and your overseas supplier wants a huge deposit before they’ll supply the goods, what do you do? Consider a letter of credit. Suppliers want money up front If you haven’t worked with a supplier before, they’ll generally want a significant deposit before they’ll start work or send any goods – particularly […]